MLB Roundup: Rockies spoil Braun's MVP celebration

Published 12:20 am, Monday, April 23, 2012

Whether with Minnesota or Colorado, Michael Cuddyer has always wanted to be at the plate in the big situation.

He came through for his new Rockies teammates Sunday.

Cuddyer had a two-run double in the eighth inning that helped push the Rockies past the Brewers, 4-1, in Milwaukee.

“A man in scoring position in a 1-1 game — the worst that could happen is you fail. It happens a lot,” Cuddyer said. “You have got to relish those opportunities.”

Jeremy Guthrie (2-1) pitched seven strong innings for the Rockies, who put a damper on the celebration of Ryan Braun's NL MVP and Silver Slugger awards. The Brewers slugger received his trophies in a pregame ceremony.

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Diamondbacks 6, Braves 4: At Phoenix, Gerardo Parra hit his first career grand slam to cap a five-run second inning, and Arizona beat Atlanta, snapping a five-game losing streak.

Cueto (2-0) allowed one earned run, scattering five hits. He struck out seven and lowered his ERA to 1.78.

Two runners were on base with one out when Cueto exited in the seventh. With two outs and the bases loaded, Aroldis Chapman struck out Ian Stewart looking with a fastball that registered 99 mph on the scoreboard.

White Sox 7, Mariners 4: At Seattle, Alex Rios got three hits and drove in three runs as Chicago completed a series sweep of the Mariners.

One day after Phil Humber's perfect game, Hector Santiago pitched a scoreless ninth for his fifth save of the season, closing out Chicago's 19th victory in its last 22 games against the Mariners.